Revox M10 User manual

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M10 – Introduction

Safety

M10 Unit Views

Installation and Assembly

M10 in a 19” Cabinet

Overview: M10 Connection Panel

Connection Panel Description

Ethernet Interface

M10 Setup

Ethernet Setup

Source Setup

Remote Setup

Scene function

Version Control

Guarantee

Scope of delivery

Disposing of your old device

Technical Data

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M10

Working quietly in the back-

ground, the modular M10 Audio

Multiroom System in 19” format,

can be relied on to supply a

complete house with music. With

the plug-in Multiroom module, up

to 32 rooms can be included.

This allows you to choose in the

individual rooms between a high-

quality stereo sound or an

exciting Home Cinema ex-

perience.

The Multiroom system is operated

either through a M208 remote

control or a wall-mounted panel,

which in many cases is available

in a design to match existing

switch programs. The GIRA and

Feller (CH) companies offer

particularly attractive solutions.

Which music sources can be

heard in the individual rooms

depends only on which modules

are in use. The M10 offers 9 free

plug-in slots that can be

populated with modules. These

modules cover a whole range of

options from an analogue record

deck right up to a future-safe

network connection to the

Worldwide Web. The modular

approach, which Revox has

followed for decades was also an

essential element in the

development of the M10.

Once new technologies establish

themselves on the market, Revox

can offer the corresponding

module. As a Revox customer,

you just have to buy the new

module for your existing M10 and

can start to enjoy the new

technology immediately. No new

operating concept remote

controls or conversions needed.

In this way, we protect your

resources and offer your option to

integrated and use new media

simply and uncomplicatedly.

The M10 offers a USB both on

the front and back of the unit to

help the installer make the basic

settings safely and quickly. There

is also the option for remote

maintenance and/ or Multiroom

control with the a LAN, using the

integrated network socket.

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Safety

Take note of the label on the back

of the unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

In order to avoid the risk of an

electric shock, do not remove any

covers. Maintenance and repairs

should only be carried out by

qualified experts.

This symbol indicates that the unit

is only connected to the mains

power socket through two

contacts (phase and neutral) and

has no ground. For this reason,

the unit is particularly well iso-

lated and must pass a strict

insulation test. This guarantees

that even if the neutral line is

broken, no accessible part of the

unit is under voltage. The M10 is

equipped with this protection

class in order to effectively

eliminate sound-damaging

ground-loops.

This symbol warns about

“dangerous voltage” within the unit.

Touching live parts can lead to an

electric shock, depending on the

level of the voltage.

This symbol indicates important

advice for operation and main-

tenance in the accompanying

documentation.

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Installation and operation

Please check the unit and

accessories for any signs of

transit damage after unpacking.

Read the operation manual

through carefully before starting

to use the unit. Keep the manual

for later reference.

A unit that shows signs of

mechanical damage or which has

had liquid in it may not be

connected to the mains supply.

Use the supplied mains cable.

The unit’s power supply and

connections values (mains

voltage, frequency) must be

checked before connecting it to

the mains. Fuses used in the

device must comply with the

factory definitions in the

“Technical Data” section.

Safety measures

Unusual operation

Unplug the unit from the mains

immediately in the event of any

unusual noises or odours. Have

the unit checked by your dealer

without delay.

Do not open the unit

The unit may not be opened as

there is a risk of electrification.

Non-use of the unit

If the unit is not going to be used

for a longer period of time, the

power cable should be removed

from the power socket for

reasons of safety.

Foreign objects

Liquids, flammable or other

objects should not be inserted in

the unit’s openings as this can

lead to faults, fire or an electrical

shock.

Power cable

Never pull on the cable when

plugging the unit in or out. Always

hold the plug.

Splash water

Do not expose the device to splash

water or high levels of humidity.

Do not stand containers filled with

liquid, e.g. flower vases, on the

device.

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Further Safety measures

Do not stand any articles with

open flames, e.g. lit candles on

the device.

The M10 is only designed for

operation in temperate, non-

tropical climates.

Avoid locating the unit in a

position which:

- is exposed to direct sunlight

- is directly next to a source of

heat

- has poor ventilation

- has a dusty atmosphere

- is unstable

- has high humidity

You must ensure that neither

the ventilation slots nor the

fans on the back of the M10 are

not covered and that there is

sufficient ventilation. There

should be a gap of at least 5

cm in all directions between

the M10 and the built-in rack.

Regulations pertaining to

the unit

In EU and EEC countries, Revox

offers a guarantee on units bought

in the EU, over and above the

statutory rights of guarantee

claims against the seller.

The guarantee covers material

and labour during the period of the

guarantee, which is defined by the

Revox Sales Partners in the

individual countries that make up

the EU.

In all countries, the guarantee

services offered by the Revox

Sales Agent are over and above

the statutory regulations. They are

only valid in the country of

purchase. Proof of purchase from

an authorised Revox Partner must

be produced to make a claim on

the guarantee.

The guarantee is made null and

void in the case of incorrect

intervention measures or non-

professionally executed repairs.

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M10 Unit views

M10 Front view

M10 Rear view

Note:

Slots A1 and A2 may only be

populated with second generation

modules that have been

developed since the start of 2008.

These can be identified by the

following symbol on the back

plane of the module:

A2 A1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

G²

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Installation and assembly

The M10 is an 19“ build-in unit,

which was principally conceived

for insertion into a 19” cabinet.

Thanks to the integrated unit feet,

however, it is possible to position

it outside of a 19” cabinet.

Installation in a 19“ cabinet

The M10 has variable side-

elements that enable installation

in the 19” cabinet. These can be

assembled in 2 different positions

on the M10 and enable the

installer to assemble it in the 19”

cabinet in the best possible way.

See the figure below.

The M10 can be installed with the

plug-in slots directed to the front

or the back. See figure on Page

9. Depending on the cabling

strategy, the plug-in module

cables can be fed in at the front of

the unit or concealed at the back.

In both positions, it is possible to

position the M10 4 cm towards

the inside. This is a particular

benefit in the case of 19” cabinets

with a door as this allows you to

plug the cable in at the front

without it being unduly kinked.

Side view:

M10 with flush

retaining bracket

Side view:

M10 with forward-

spaced retaining

bracket

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Modifying the

retaining bracket

1. All 6 Allen screws

(3 mm) are re-

moved from both

sides of the M10

2. Now, the retaining

bracket is moved

from the front to the

back in the corres-

ponding position.

3. All 6 screws are

then screwed back

in as shown in the

figure.

Please note

Also the two outside

screws, which don’t

hold the retaining

bracket to the M10,

must be screwed back

in.

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M10 Installation in a 19“ cabinet

Sectional view of a 19”cabinet with installed M10

A) M10 retaining bracket forward-spaced.

B) M10 retaining bracket inserted.

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M10 – Front side (Partial view)

M10 – Rear (Partial view)

 On/ Off switch

 Mains connection with fuse

 Operational display LED, green/blue

 Error display LED, red

 LAN Ethernet connection

 USB-B connection for PC

 RS232, only for firmware updates

 SD card slot, software update

 M-Link for Revox interfaces

 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket

Overview: M10 Connection panel

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 On/Off switch

The M10 can be completely

separated from the mains supply

with the on/off switch. This is

recommended if the Revox

Multiroom System is not going to

be used for a few weeks during a

vacation, for example.

The M10 must remain switched

on during normal operation so

that access to the Multiroom

System from the connected

rooms is available at all times.

 Mains connection with fuse

The M10 power connection is

adapted to the corresponding

voltage of the country of purchase

when it is delivered. Nevertheless,

we recommend that you compare

the operating voltage shown on the

rating plate with the local supply

before starting the unit up.

Fuse:

A faulty fuse may only be replaced

with one with the following values:

1.6 A, slow-acting at 100 - 120 V~

0.8 A, slow-acting at 200 - 240 V~

Note:

The M10 mains supply is fitted with

a non-grounded rubber connector.

For this reason, only the supplied

mains cable may be used.

 Power LED

There is an operational display

LED both on the front and the

back of the M10 and gives an

indication of the operational state

of the M10.

The following states are shown:

LED blue

The M10 is connected to the

mains through the on/off switch 

and is in standby mode.

There are no faults present.

LED green

One or more Multiroom rooms are

active.

There are no faults in the software

or hardware present.

 Error LED red

There is an error display LED

both on the front and the back of

the M10 and gives an indication

of any operational faults at the

M10.

The following states are shown:

LED red - off

There are no faults in the software

or hardware present.

LED red – flashing slowly

A first generation module has been

installed in slot A1 or A2. Only

second generation modules

G²

are

allowed in these slots.

Description: M10 Connection panel

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LED red – flashing quickly

A) Temperature is too high

There is overheating in the M10

housing. The maximum permitted

temperature value has been

exceeded even though the fan is

active.

Countermeasure(s):

- Check the installation

environment

- Check the ventilation slots

- Check the fan

B) Power levels are too high

The permitted power value has

been exceeded at one or more of

the internal M10 power units.

Countermeasure(s):

Check the connected cables (M-

Link, USB, etc.) for short circuits.

Are all modules inserted correctly

in the M10?

C) Software problem

There is a fault in the data traffic.

Countermeasure(s):

- Carry out a firmware update

- Check the modules. Is the module

type and its software correct for

each slot?



LAN Ethernet connection

A connection to an Ethernet LAN

can be established through the

RJ45 socket. The Ethernet

interface is configured manually

during the M10 setup. DHCP

functionality is not supported.

The two LEDs integrated in the

RJ45 socket indicate the status of

the data connection.

The Revox Multiroom System can

be controlled through the

Ethernet interface. Either through

the Revox Service programs, e.g.

M230 or the primary domestic

control system, e.g. GIRA Home

Server.

There is a very flexible UDP

protocol available for domestic

control system programmers.

Further information about this

clear-text protocol can be found

under www.revox.de

A maximum of 10 Clients can

have parallel access to the M10.

The MAC address is noted on the

bottom of the M10.

You will find further documen-

tation about the Ethernet interface

starting from Page 16.

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 USB-B connection for PC

There is an USB-B interface both

on the front and the back of the

M10 that can be operated from a

PC.

Both USB interfaces are switched

in parallel and for this reason

should never be used at the

same time. Use either the front

or the rear USB interface.

The M10 setup and the module

installation can be done using the

Revox M230 or M-Scope PC

programs.

Working with these programs and

the M10 configuration are des-

cribed in a later chapter.

Firts operation

The M10 is connected to a Note-

book or PC using the supplied

USB cable.

After connecting, a Windows

message appears on the screen

that a new device has been

recognised with the name Revox

M10-USB Link. The

corresponding driver must be

installed to set the unit up. See

next chapter: Installing the USB

driver

Installing the USB driver

As the Revox USB driver is not yet

present on the Windows operating

system, you will be asked to make

the corresponding driver available.

Revox recommends not taking

the Windows option to “search for

Driver” but to tell Windows which

folder the driver is in manually.

Following the installation of M-

Scope, you will find the correct

driver for the M10 in the folder C:\

Programme\ Revox\ M-Scope\

USB Driver under the name

M51usb.sys

Follow the Windows installation

instructions and remove the USB

cable from the M10 after

successfully completing the driver

installation.

When you then reconnect the

M10 to the Notebook/PC, the

M10 should now be recognised

automatically.

Note:

Each USB chip in the M10 has an

individual code that is stored by

Windows. For this reason, the

driver installation must be carried

out again for each new M10.

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 RS232 interface

The serial interface is used

exclusively for configuring the

M10 and for installing new

firmware, if the USB or Ethernet

interface is blocked. It is not

possible to operate third-party

devices with it, nor is it possible to

connect external RS232

interfaces, e.g. EIB data interface.

You can only get access to the

M10 via its serial interfaces

through the Revox service

programmes M-Scope or M230.

 Card slot for SD cards

A firmware update can be carried

out using an SD (Secure Digital

card.

SDHC cards > 2 GB are not

supported.

 M-Link for Revox interfaces

The M-Link is a Revox interface,

which various Revox interfaces

can be connected to, e.g. M200

Domotic interface, M201 IR

interface, etc.

Both the RJ11 sockets are

electrically parallel switched.

You should only use a non-

crossed, 4-core telephone cable

with a RJ11 plug for this

connection (6P4C modular).

 Headphone socket

The audio signal from the plug-in

modules in the M10 can be

listened to over the headphone

socket during installation. The

signal is also reproduced through

the M10’s integrated speaker as a

mono signal. In the case of

intrusive environmental noises, a

secure check of the audio signal

is possible using the headphone

output.

The output is made in stereo. The

source selection (plug-in module)

and the volume setting are done

through the Revox service

programs, e.g. M230.

- Socket for 3.5 mm jack plug

- Output rating: Max. 1 watt

- Impedance: > 16 Ω

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Ethernet interface

The Ethernet interface enables

the M10 to be integrated into a

LAN. In this way, each computer

that is also integrated in the LAN

can access the Revox system,

using the corresponding Revox

control software.

PDAs or Tablet PCs are also

suitable as control devices, which

enable a wireless connection with

feedback. For this purpose, you

need an additional Access Point or

WLAN Router for the radio

transmission, as shown in the

Figure Function Plan on Page 19.

The corresponding M230 or M231

control softwares can be found on

the Revox Homepage.

As well as operation through the

Revox service programs, the M10

also offers the option to influence

the Revox Multiroom System and/

or to let feedback messages be

directed specifically into a

visualisation, through the use of a

primary (domestic) control system.

The programmer can get a simple

access to the Revox system

through a UDP protocol (Revox M-

text protocol).

A further tool that is supported by

the M10 Ethernet interface is the

M233 Display for Display panels in

visualised domestic controllers.

The following page gives you an

initial overview of the M-Text

protocol and the M233 Display

panel.

Please visit the Download area

on the Revox Homepage for

further information.

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M-Text Protocol (UDP)

As well as understanding the

Revox internal M-Link protocol,

the M10 Ethernet interface with

the software version 1.10 or

higher also understands the clear

text commands (M-Text protocol)

in ASCII format.

This makes it possible to integrate

the Revox system in a domestic

control system, e.g. with the

GIRA Home Server.

As the name M-Text implies, it is a

very understandable protocol,

which simplifies the programming,

as commands are not in an

encrypted form but in English.

The following is an example of a

Revox M-Text command where

the function is instantly

recognisable. In this case it

concerns setting the volume to 15

(of 40 steps):

xx:SET:VOLUME:15

M233 Display panel

The M233 software is a General

User Interface GUI or also known

as OSD for the Revox Multiroom

System, which can be installed on

a Windows XP platform as part of

a Touchscreen display.

This makes it possible to control

each room in the Revox Multi-

room system through the

visualisation.

The data traffic runs over the

Ethernet interface integrated in

the M10. Each Re:system slave

integrated in the Multiroom needs

its own M202 Ethernet interface.

The size, colour and position of

the M233 display within the

visualisation on the Touchscreen

display is defined one-time in the

corresponding ini file.

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Connection

Point-to-Point

A Crossover cable is used if the

M10 is connected directly to a

PC.

Distribution with Router

A Patch cable (1:1) is used of the

two devices are connected over a

router.

You will find an overview of a

possible Ethernet network on the

next page. The defined IP

addresses are only examples and

must be modified to meet the needs

of the particular installation.

DHCP is not supported by the

M10. This means that all the

necessary settings for a fault-free

integration of the M10 in an

Ethernet system must be made

manually. You will find details

about this in the Chapter M10

Setup.

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Functional plan

The IP addresses shown above are only examples and must be modified to

meet the needs of the particular installation.

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